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It is well known for its high mountains, including nine [[Munro]]s: |
It is well known for its high mountains, including nine [[Munro]]s: |
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* [[Sgùrr Mòr (Fannichs)|Sgùrr Mòr]] 1, |
* [[Sgùrr Mòr (Fannichs)|Sgùrr Mòr]] – 1,110 m |
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* [[Sgùrr nan Clach Geala]] 1, |
* [[Sgùrr nan Clach Geala]] – 1,093 m |
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* [[Sgurr Breac]] |
* [[Sgurr Breac]] – 999 m |
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* [[A' Chailleach (Fannichs)|A' Chailleach]] |
* [[A' Chailleach (Fannichs)|A' Chailleach]] – 997 m |
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* [[Beinn Liath Mhòr Fanaich]] |
* [[Beinn Liath Mhòr Fanaich]] – 954 m |
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* [[Meall Gorm]] |
* [[Meall Gorm]] – 949 m |
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* [[Meall a' Chrasgaidh]] |
* [[Meall a' Chrasgaidh]] – 934 m |
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* [[Sgùrr nan Each (Fannichs)|Sgùrr nan Each]] |
* [[Sgùrr nan Each (Fannichs)|Sgùrr nan Each]] – 923 m |
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* [[An Coileachan]] |
* [[An Coileachan]] – 923 m |
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The Fannichs are also a [[Special Area of Conservation]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Fannich Hills|url=https://sac.jncc.gov.uk/site/UK0030342|website=Joint Nature Conservation Committee|publisher=UK Government|accessdate=6 May 2018}}</ref> |
The Fannichs are also a [[Special Area of Conservation]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Fannich Hills|url=https://sac.jncc.gov.uk/site/UK0030342|website=Joint Nature Conservation Committee|publisher=UK Government|accessdate=6 May 2018}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 19:14, 13 May 2024
| Fannichs | |
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| Highest point | |
| Peak | Sgùrr Mòr |
| Elevation | 1,110 m (3,640 ft) |
| Naming | |
| Native name | Frìth Fanaich (Scottish Gaelic) |
| Geography | |
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| Country | United Kingdom |
| Country | Scotland |
| Council area | Highland |
| Range coordinates | 57°42′N 5°01′W / 57.700°N 5.017°W |
The Fannichs are a range of mountains located in Highland, Scotland. It lies between Loch Fannich in the southeast and Loch Broom in the northwest. According to Edward Dwelly, the word "fannich" means "flat place".[1]
It is well known for its high mountains, including nine Munros:
- Sgùrr Mòr – 1,110 m
- Sgùrr nan Clach Geala – 1,093 m
- Sgurr Breac – 999 m
- A' Chailleach – 997 m
- Beinn Liath Mhòr Fanaich – 954 m
- Meall Gorm – 949 m
- Meall a' Chrasgaidh – 934 m
- Sgùrr nan Each – 923 m
- An Coileachan – 923 m
The Fannichs are also a Special Area of Conservation.[2]
References
- ^ Faclair Gàidhlig air son nan sgoiltean le Edward Dwelly, 1902, td 411
- ^ "Fannich Hills". Joint Nature Conservation Committee. UK Government. Retrieved May 6, 2018.